{"id":4117,"date":"2024-09-05T11:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/?p=4117"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:53:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T14:53:22","slug":"when-do-you-need-a-new-passport-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/when-do-you-need-a-new-passport-photo\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do You Need a New Passport Photo?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Love it or hate it, you&#8217;re stuck with your passport photo for the next decade. But what happens if your appearance changes? Will you need a new passport photo? According to the U.S. Department, in most cases, the answer is no, but there are specific times when you will need to get a new passport photo.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When You Need a New Passport Photo<\/h2>\n<p>That said, there are some circumstances in which you might need a new passport photo. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/requirements\/photos.html\">Department of State<\/a>, &#8220;New photos are only required if your appearance has significantly changed from what is in your photo.&#8221; \u00a0Examples of &#8220;significant changes&#8221; include:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Significant&#8221; facial surgery or trauma. Minor cosmetic procedures shouldn&#8217;t be an issue, but if you&#8217;ve had a lot of work done, you may need a new passport photo to match the new you.<\/li>\n<li>Lost or gained a large amount of weight.<\/li>\n<li>Have undergone a gender transition (or are in the process of doing so and have significantly changed your appearance).<\/li>\n<li>Added or removed extensive facial tattoos or piercings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Where to Get a New Passport Photo<\/h2>\n<div>You can get a new passport photo at all of the usual places:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Take it yourself with a platform like <a href=\"https:\/\/rushmyphoto.com\/\">RushMyPhoto<\/a>, a free app like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportphotocreator.com\/\">Passport Photo Creator<\/a>,<br \/>\nor <a href=\"https:\/\/g3visas.com\/app\">G3 Passport and Visa Photo Booth<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Drug stores with photo departments, like Walgreens or CVS.<\/li>\n<li>Big-box stores like Walmart<\/li>\n<li>Fed-Ex Office locations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.rushmypassport.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">you can apply for an expedited passport renewal there, too!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some post offices, libraries and government buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Get a New Passport<\/h2>\n<div>Unfortunately, the only way to get a new passport is to get a new passport photo.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you already have a passport, you may be eligible to <a href=\"https:\/\/checkout.rushmypassport.com\/step-1?product=passport-renewal\">renew your current passport<\/a>. You can learn more here: How To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/how-renew-your-passport\/\">Renew Your Passport<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re not eligible to renew by mail, follow these instructions to apply for a new passport: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-a-new-passport\/\">How to Apply for a New Passport<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Applying for a passport for a child? There are some additional application requirements. Learn more here: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-child-passport\/\">How to Get a Child Passport<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h2>What About Child Passport Photos?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/child-passport\/\">Passports for children<\/a> under age 16 are good for five years. Kids can change a lot in those five years, and that&#8217;s okay. \u00a0As with adults, significant facial surgery or trauma may require a new photo, but normal aging is just fine. 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